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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1964
Page
6
UK Daily Record reports fair and cooler conditions tonight with Saturday mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the northwest. Lows in the 30s to low 40s, highs in the 60s, plus similar fair and cooler notes for Monroe area and updated temperature records and barometer readings.
Obituary notices list A Lynn Broughton aged 67 of Route 1 Albany Ada Bainbridge 81 Miss Ernest C Hannah 67 Mineral Point Robert McLamarrah 70 Elizabeth Illinois.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Albert announce the birth of a son in Winslow on October 1. Mr and Mrs Joseph Jaeggi Jr report a daughter born October 1.
A list from St. Clare Hospital names patients from Janesville Beloit Madison Belleville Argyle and surrounding areas in medical and surgical categories and lists dismissals including Scott Wilson John Rewley Burdette Garthwaite Francis Rick Le Roy Stietz and others.
The Agriculture Department said it will provide India with 398.3 million dollars worth of farm commodities through next June, including 147 million bushels of wheat and flour, 6.6 million cwt of rice, and 165 million pounds of soybeans or cottonseed oil. Transportation costs total 68.8 million dollars.
The obituary notes a Chicago birth on February 28 1922, Beaver Dam high school, Wayland College one year, and Purdue University graduate. He married Charlotte Reith in Germany on May 12 1953 and served in World War II for 70 years in the Army rising to staff sergeant with three years each in Italy and Germany. He worked as claims manager for Trans-American Insurance in Milwaukee and is survived by his mother in Monroe and son Mark. His father died on February 29 1964. Mrs Lawrence 44 a Neckarsulm Germany native died with unspecified relatives and wartime loss concerns.
Four Monroe high school seniors were named National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test honorees for last spring. David G. Deininger Marilyn L. Elmer John D. Wasserstrass and Jean E. Zimmerman received school endorsements and were commended with official letters signed by the principal and the National Merit Corporation president.
Capt Stanton Steuri of Albany attended the National Guard Association of the United States dinner at Cobo Hall Detroit with Michigan Governor George Romney as guest speaker. The Wisconsin delegation and about a hundred 32nd Division Air National Guard members traveled by air for the event.
The article lists Sisters at St. Clare hospital with their roles and tenures. It notes annual 5 day retreats in Fond du Lac for spiritual conference, a five year home visit vacation, and yearly calls from relatives. Names, birthplaces, and service years for each sister are given.
Arthur C. Benkert urged Kiwanis Club members to support the United Fund in a $19,450 campaign and end separate drives. He noted past goals were reached but not last year and the meeting at the Swiss Wheel restaurant also viewed the film Laying of the Atlantic Cable. A board of directors meeting is planned for Wednesday at 7 30.
Personal mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Rote of Clarno visiting Madison patients with the Baumgartners. A rummage sale at Grace Lutheran Church is slated for Oct 3 from 9 am to 1 pm. American Legion Auxiliary meets Oct 1 at 8 pm. Several residents and visitors from Chicago Seattle Geneva and Madison are listed along with local church events and travel notes.
In Salt Lake City an 18 year old was convicted of second degree murder for killing a companion during a glue sniffing session in Pierce's apartment on May 28. A 12 member jury deliberated two hours before the verdict. Defense argued temporary insanity from glue inhalation.
Three from Monroe attended a Jefferson meeting of the Madison East District Comprehensive Mental Health Planning Committee. Attendees included Sister M Wilfreda of St. Clare hospital Martha Tschudy Green County nurse and Allan F Barnard County Board supervisor.
Census Bureau projects about 72 million votes in the next presidential race if turnout matches the 63 percent level seen in 1960. With nearly 114 million voting age Americans by Election Day and aging thresholds varying by state, the estimate notes a rise of most eligible voters since 1960.
The Master Mason degree was conferred at Smith Lodge No. 31 F and A.M. meeting last night. Lunch was served by Dewey Boyd and Marian Laube.
Richard Newcomer spoke for the March of Dimes drive and screened a birth defects film at the Green County Boots and Saddle Club gathering in the Community Room of the First National Bank. Lunch was run by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Malkow and entertainment provided by Mr. and Mrs. Loren Dietmeier.
Mr and Mrs Herman Plantikow Jr 910 9th Street welcome their first son Troy Jon born September 26. He has two sisters Tamie Jo and Terri Jolene. Grandparents are Herman Plantikow Sr Monroe and Edward C Fuchs Route 1. Maternal great grandparents John Klossner New Glarus.
Mr and Mrs Donald Funseth name Kevin Phillip for their son born September 21. They already have a son named Dale. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Orville Funseth and Mrs Abel Gehin of Belleville.
Mr and Mrs Jerome Sonstby of Verona announce the birth of their sixth child a daughter born Sept 21 The couple has five older children two boys and three girls Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Roy Lust Mr Horeb and Adolph Sonstby Verona Great grandfather is Fred Wurgler New Glarus
Mr and Mrs Jack Windsor of Black River Falls announce the birth of a daughter named Heather Lynn born September 24. The mother is former Pat Klassy of New Glarus. Grand parents are Mrs Frances Windsor of Black River Falls and Mr and Mrs Virgil Klassy of New Glarus, with great grandfather Henry Klassy of New Glarus.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schumacher of Browntown announce the birth of their second son, James Daniel, on September 21. He has a brother Steven who will be 5 in November and a sister Laura who will be 2 this month. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Clark of Monroe and Mrs. Hermine Schumacher of Juda. Pater-
The record mentions Mrs. Rosa Schumacher of Monroe and Mrs. Elise Fiechter of Switzerland as great-grandparents. It notes Mrs. Hermine Schumacher touring Switzerland to visit her mother, Mrs. Fiechter, amid family connection details.
A truck driven by Donald E. West of Chicago and owned by Emma E. Rest of Route 2 struck a car parked by Werner Stur zenegger at 906 12th street in the 1400 block. The mishap was reported to police at 11 35 p.m. yesterday.
Arlin Hanson has been accepted by the Monroe Fire Department for a year's probation while Marlin Marohl is placed on the eligibility list.
Mrs. Lena Wahler of South Wayne remains at St. Clare hospital receiving treatment for a broken hip. She is expected to undergo surgery tomorrow.
Miss Kathryn Yost of 2519 16th Street underwent major surgery today at St. Clare hospital. Her condition is reported as satisfactory.
Mrs. Arthur P. Benkert of 1619 14th street entered St. Clare hospital for a broken ankle suffered when she fell at the grand chapter of the Eastern Star in Milwaukee. She was treated there and later brought to Monroe by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rubi for further care.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Gerber of Monmouth Illinois formerly of Monroe welcome a son born September 28 weighing 10 pounds 10 ounces named James Michael The baby has two brothers John 6 and Jeffrey 4 The mother is Helen Riphahn daughter of Mrs Peter Riphahn Sr Route 1 Mt Horeb and the late Mr Riphahn Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Rudy Gerber New Glarus.
A car driven by Kenneth Steele Beloit struck and killed a pony owned by Lloyd Richard son Route 2 Highway 1181 two miles east of Monroe. The accident was reported to sheriff's deputies at 5 08 this morning. Steele was not injured. Mrs Virginia C Ebweter 1121 9th avenue escaped injury when her car went into the ditch on a Clarno Township road two miles south of Monroe yesterday afternoon.
About 20 acres of marshland on the William Patchen farm in Albany Township burned last night. Albany and Evansville firefighters were dispatched at 6:30 p.m. and battled the blaze for nearly two hours. The farm lies 4 1/2 miles northeast of the village.
New Glarus Cub Pack reorganized for the year naming Merton Colney as cubmaster with Don Flannery as assistant. Den mothers and den members across five dens named with den I to Den V teams and leaders. Next pack meeting set for Thursday October 22 at 7 p.m. at the grade school gym.
Members of the Board of Education and district staff attended a regional meeting of the State School Boards Association in Edgerton. The group included Clarence Falk and several spouses, with Supt. D. J. Huenink and custodians William Stuckey Gene OBrien and Alvin Wilde. Speakers covered education changes and future challenges.
A woman leapt from Notre Dame Cathedral tower, killing herself and a American tourist, Veronica McConnell, 21, of Philadelphia. An unidentified second victim also died in the street below according to early police reports.
A U S Navy transport aircraft landed safely in Antarctica at Byrd Station after a 4 420 mile journey from Australia marking the first flight from Australia to the continent and the second longest aviation run in Antarctic history.
An 800-year-old cathedral figures in a report as passers-by are questioned about a fall incident. Disclosures suggest one person may have struck another, with details emerging from witness accounts.
Services for Kathryn Lee Nichols a stillborn daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Nichols 574 8th Street Fond du Lac were held at 11 am Wednesday Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery Monroe The child was delivered at St Agnes Hospital Fond du Lac Tuesday Mrs Nichols is the former Ruth Bohren Surviving are the parents a sister Jennifer and grandparents Mr Mrs John Bohren Monroe and Mrs Percy Visgar Sparta
Four year old Scott Allen Kelly of Tomah was killed when his clothing tangled in a tractor power takeoff shaft on his parents farm. The shaft loosened and struck him, pulling him into the machinery as his father Ronald attempted to restart a corn elevator nearby.
The Associated Press reports the statewide highway fatality tally reached 801 after an elderly Wisconsin woman, Lottie Forst, 79, of Green Bay died from injuries in a Thursday crash. The collision involved two cars and a semi trailer on Highway 141 north of Clover in Manitowoc County, raising the year’s fatalities from the previous day.
A recent run by coin collectors has depleted the Treasury Department’s supply of cartwheels silver dollars to a three million coin reserve remaining.
Ernest C. Hannah, 67, a retired Wisconsin Power and Light Co. employee, died after a long illness in a Dodgeville hospital. Born in Neillsville, he moved to Mineral Point in 1936 and retired in 1962 after 20 years of service. He served in World War I and belonged to several local organizations. Surviving include his wife Irene four sons a daughter his mother a brother and 20 grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Gorgen funeral home with burial in Graceland cemetery.
Five Monroe residents will attend the 1964 Wisconsin State Conference of the American Red Cross on Friday and Saturday October 9 and 10 at Stevens Point State University. Attending are Rev Gerritt E Moow Ralph Lindsay Mr and Mrs Enoch Huston and Mrs Donovan Jones.
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